Insights
Homeowners associations (HOA) are an excellent tool used by organized homeowners, typically in condos, co-ops, and neighborhoods. We’ve highlighted the top requests we’ve received from HOA board members to help you decide if you are in need of HOA management professionals to assist with administration, financials, maintenance, and customer service.
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When it comes to managing retail properties, like convenience stores, service stations, etc., maintenance and repair can be overwhelming. With the help of these five tips, you can tackle maintenance and repair like a pro while minimizing the time, energy, and expenses that often accompany retail property management.
3 min 13 sec
Owning property means guaranteeing it's protected at all costs. This means providing proper care and maintenance to all properties, a tedious undertaking when assuming sole responsibility for property management activities. If you are struggling to maintain your real estate investment(s), consider hiring an experienced property manager to handle your operational needs.
3 min 22 sec
We decided to bring in the experts: Kyle Ciminelli, Executive VP at Newmark Ciminelli and Tamar Moy, Senior VP of Workplace Strategy and Human Experience at Newmark. Their joint and individual success make them the perfect guests to share the impact of workplace strategy and how it’s shaping the commercial real estate market in Buffalo, NY and globally.
21 min 16 sec
Ciminelli’s HOA Management services team can assist your board of directors to effectively maintain the community on a day-to-day basis and make informed decisions. When deciding if HOA management is what your board needs, consider these long-term benefits for your community.
2 min 45 sec
Whether you’re an experienced renter, or this is your first time renting, finding the perfect apartment that fits both your lifestyle and budget can be a difficult task. Check out this guide of the top considerations that should make it onto your checklist when searching for an apartment.
4 min 46 sec
The ongoing pandemic has forced organizations and employees to adopt new ways of working to keep business running smoothly while minimizing the health risk to employees and clients. Let's explore how leaders are uniquely and creatively reimagining how work will continue in the near future.
3 min 59 sec
It seems intuitive that commercial real estate properties proximate to public transportation would be more sought after, and would, therefore, have higher property values and draw higher rental rates. So, let’s take a look at some of the data that confirms a longstanding rule of real estate development: location matters.
3 min 23 sec
There is no blueprint to follow when it comes to handling the changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, there is only reliance on our previous experience, real time updates from our global network, and confidence that we can be industry leaders in this time of crisis.
2 min 31 sec
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many buildings that housed “non-essential” businesses have been temporarily vacated. It’s important to realize that an empty building is simply idle, not abandoned. During times like this, Ciminelli’s Property Management professionals carefully maintain affected buildings to ensure a seamless reopening when the time comes.
2 min 36 sec
On this episode of Ciminelli Chats, we had the opportunity to sit down with Denise Juron-Borgese, VP of Development and Planning at Ciminelli, and Stuart Green, Owner of Braymiller Market, to discuss their joint experiences while developing the 201 Ellicott Project in downtown Buffalo.
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Construction and development projects are notoriously stressed by schedules and budgets; add a global pandemic to the mix, and it becomes obvious that our ability to adapt is of great value. Over the past several weeks, our team has realized that some of our processes and procedures have really made a difference in decision making, planning, and reacting to the changing business landscape.
2 min 29 sec
Business as “UN” usual—24/7 service delivery provides the foundation during extraordinary situations
While crises on the scale of COVID-19 are fortunately rare, our Property Management Service Team deals with emergencies of significance to our clients with regularity. The same skills that make us pros at dealing with fires, pipes that have burst, or vaults that won’t open, have helped make us ready for the current situation.
2 min 36 sec
“The building owner presented this off-market opportunity to our joint venture following our successful acquisition of 6 Riverside Dr. last year," said Ryan Zebro, VP of Investments at Ciminelli. “We were approached because there was surety of execution. Our tenant focus is highly regarded and complements our strong property management platform.”
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Location matters to both your employees and your clients, so it's important to get this crucial aspect of your new office space right. Here are five considerations when choosing a new office location.
5 min 35 sec
Cities want visitors to be intrigued by what they have to offer, businesses to thrive in their surrounding environment, and residents to be proud to call it home. For all of this to happen, the infrastructure of cities – the structures and services that act as a basis for the economy and quality of life - must continue to grow and meet the demands of an increasing population.
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BOMA’s annual TOBY award is the most prestigious and comprehensive award of its kind in the commercial real estate industry, recognizing quality in commercial buildings and rewarding excellence in building management; it is an extensive process and a huge accomplishment. Let’s take a look at a few of the benefits you may not have considered.
3 min 34 sec
On Episode 4 of Ciminelli Chats, we sit down with special guests from Ciminelli’s Residential Property Management Team to discuss the company's residential history, trends in the Buffalo market, and best practices for residential management.
15 min 6 sec
Searching for commercial office space can be an exciting endeavor; there are so many potential options, no matter the reason for your search. This is what you should be asking to help you determine if the space you are touring is the best fit for your company.
4 min 34 sec
Gathering data from our portfolio totaling over 26M square feet revealed several interesting data points. Here, we’ve ranked the top ten work orders from least to most requested.
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